Pipe Layer

Job Title:                                PIPE LAYER

Department:                        Wastewater-Construction

Reports To:                           Construction Crew Leader or Supervisor

Directs Work Of:                 NA

FLSA Status:                        Non-Exempt

Effective Dates:                   2011; 2015, 11/1/2023

EEO-4 Classification           Skilled Craft

Normal Work Hours:          6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Normal Work Days:            Monday through Thursday

Education/Experience       

Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of construction experience with a minimum of 1 year experience in pipe laying. Basic knowledge of the methods, materials, practices, procedures, and equipment used in construction field. Equivalent combination of education, skills, training and experience may be considered. Must possess or obtain at least a Class B CDL within 6 months.

Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Construction Supervisor or Construction Crew Leader, this position is responsible for Installing and repairing sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems and laying pipe for storm or sanitary sewers. This position will assist in all other construction related activities for other City Departments as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Other related duties may be assigned.

Prepare sewer pipes for installation: Align and position for sealing; Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue; cut pipes to required lengths.

Prepare trenches and install sewer pipes: Layout pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisors; Clean and prepare sites; Erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris; Dig trenches to desired or required depths and set braces to support the sides of excavations, by hand or using trenching tools; Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools; Check slopes for conformance to requirements; Install sewer, water and storm drain pipes, using pipe laying machinery and laser guidance equipment; Cover pipes with earth or other materials; and backfill excavations, compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.

Locate and repair or replace existing sewer pipes, using magnetic or radio indicators.  Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices; Install and use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels.

Assure Safety of work site. Operate and maintain air monitoring and other sampling devices; Control traffic passing, near, in, and around work zones.  Tend to pumps, compressors and generators to provide power for generators and prevent back-ups.

Assist in the repairs of underground service lines, force mains, manhole repairs, potable water lines, gravity sewer mains, and possible assistance in installing grinder pump systems.

Assist in pipe lining operations (Thermoform)

Use mobile handheld device to enter work order information and use mapping system to complete various tasks

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as requested.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Technical Skills. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and perform necessary repairs in a timely manner.  Ability to read blueprints, specifications, tape measure and technical drawings.

Safety and Security – Sets up and maintains safety traffic controls around active work area. Complies with relevant OSHA safety standards including identification of precautions for and emergency response to biological, chemical, electrical and mechanical hazards. Observes safety and security precautions and procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment, tools and materials properly.

Communication Ability to read and interpret documents safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

Quality & Quantity- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds appropriately to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to complete work; completes tasks on time.  Is consistently at work and on time.  Readily assists/volunteers to assist co-workers.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of construction experience with a minimum of 1 year experience in pipe laying. Basic knowledge of the methods, materials, practices, procedures, and equipment used in construction field. Equivalent combination of education, skills, training and experience may be considered.

Knowledge of/Ability to:

• Operate various power tool and hand tools including, but not limited to, air compressors, gasoline/diesel powered pumps, and sewer cleaning equipment. Use picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
• Read blueprints, specifications, tape measure and technical drawings. Must understand construction specifications.
• Basic plumbing principles and practices.
• Ability to read, operate and maintain air monitoring and other sampling devices in confined spaces and/or hazardous environments
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, such as a backhoe, excavator, front-loader, fork-lift, mini-excavator and other equipment as necessary.
• Use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels.

Licenses:  Possess a valid driver’s license.  Must possess or obtain at least a class B CDL within 6 months.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In the performance of job duties, position requires the incumbent to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time. Work in confined spaces. Bend, squat, twist, crawl, kneel and climb frequently in the performance of job duties. Operate assigned equipment. Perform manual tasks in unfavorable weather conditions for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift at least 80 lbs. (the average weight of a manhole cover)

Position requires some nights, weekends, and holidays in response to emergency situations that occur within the plant and collection systems. Requires ability and willingness to work after normal work hours and to work any shift, holidays and weekends if needed.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position will require employee to work in extreme weather conditions, such as wind, rain, snow, ice, thunder storms. (Possibly for extended periods of time.) Exposure to temperature extremes, high work places, noises, toxic materials and vibrations.

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